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Regarded as a show in which the energy of the Crimbeast made itself felt, particularly by Robert and Tony, it nevertheless takes the group a couple of numbers to get up to speed. But when they do the power really builds up. Highlights? Where to start! Level 5 is totally monstrous sounding like it was always waiting for this line-up to come along and play it; a stately-sounding Larks Tongues crushes all in its path and the version of Sleepless appears to be channelling the 12 inch remix.; One Time sails sublimely with the inclusion of a poignant guitar solo by Fripp and the coda to Vrooom has the shiver factor set to max (including some sly samples courtesy of Pat) – and just when you thought you’d never need to hear another rendition of Indiscipline, well you’re wrong. You really need to hear this version. For connoisseurs of Crimson clams there are a few here for you to savour, and of course this being a soundboard means that third cymbal from the left on Gavin’s kit may not be quite where you either remember it or even where you would want it, but hey – this is Crimson on uber-savage form, white hot at Park West with a crowd that was willing them to go all the way. And boy did they go!
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… followed by shopping for in-room
salad consumption after tonight’s show.

Practising & computing. Lobby
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A professional photo session after
soundcheck! What! There was no mention of this beforehand. With flashes!

The SoundSculpture for walk-in: a
threnody.

The performance: the Beast Is
Back! During the first long climbing section in Larks II I felt the presence of King Crimson entering into the
music, and almost wept.

Overall, a strong performance to a
generous audience.

Discussion in the car on the way
back with Artist Advocate Andy & Adrian re: dealing with photography.A comment from Ade: if you want a career in
this business, you can’t stop photography. And, accordingly, my own career in
this business finished on December 12th. 2004 in Santiago, Chile with
G3. This day is recorded in the Diary. But, musical profession & endeavour
is not a business for me; although the musician must be businesslike (to quote
Keith Tippett).

I acknowledged my weakness in the
area; and tonight would not have been possible with photography, I suggested;
with photography / viddying, I couldn’t have been there. In this, I accept
performance conventions have moved close to the
audience behave in any way that they want – because they have the right! If
this is so, then the performer has the choice – yes or no. And mine is no. A decision recognised,
heartbreakingly, on December 12th. 2004.

I enjoyed performing this evening
very much. In a conventional touring scenario, with conventional professional
promoters & agents etc., they would have paid lip service to no photography & then not bother (as
at the Massey Hall in Toronto: denied to my face, acknowledged to others).
Which is a large part of why I no longer do this, in a conventional touring
situation.

Best ever, Thu., Oct 30, 2014Written by jcarrizo
I was lucky to be there for that magic night. I happened to be in Chicago for the wedding of my nephew Andres Carrizo and my other nephew Jonathan Barder got the tickets knowing that i liked Porcupine Tree and that Gavin Harrison was going to be part of the band ( not knowing that I was a long time fan of KC).The music and the vibes were just perfect . The crowd was around 900 people but it felt like 3,000. It was a reincarnation of KC long awaited and the inclusion of Gavin Harrison as guest drummer made it even more attractive and innovative.Altough Fripp played practically hidding behind the AMPS (as customary,) his guitar and occasional keyboard were as intense and creative as ever. The rest of the band was just flawless. The day after , on August 8th 2008, TONY LEVIN wrote in his blog: "In my opinion, last night was one of KC’s best ever".